In what scenario must an accident be recorded by the employer but is not considered reportable?

An employer must record an accident when a worker misses work for more than three consecutive days. This is important for maintaining accurate workplace records and monitoring employee wellbeing, as it reflects the impact of workplace incidents on employees' capacity to perform their roles. Even though this incident requires recording, it does not classify as a reportable incident under certain health and safety regulations unless specific conditions are met, such as needing medical attention or resulting in serious injury.

In contrast, the other scenarios typically involve incidents that fall under reportable categories. For example, fractured bones, excluding fingers, thumbs, and toes, are serious enough to warrant reporting as they indicate significant injuries. Similarly, incidents that lead to serious injuries or fatalities must be reported to the appropriate authorities, ensuring that they are addressed under health and safety legislation. Near-miss events are critical to understanding and improving safety protocols but typically do not require formal recording as they do not result in injury. Therefore, missing work for a set duration is the correct situation to record without it being classified as reportable.